We Seek Complete Compensation For Those With Catastrophic Injuries
A permanent or catastrophic injury changes everything. The victim may never work again or fully recover from the accident. Family members are burdened with ongoing care requirements, sometimes round-the-clock. Bills pile up, depression may set in, but life goes on.
At The Law Offices of Locklin & Coleman, PLLC, in Manassas, we do everything in our power to make life better and provide financial stability after a catastrophic injury. We treat clients with compassion and stand up for their rights to see that they are compensated.
Serious Representation for a Serious Accident — 703-214-1688
Our law firm fights for clients in Prince William County and across Northern Virginia. We have secured verdicts and settlements for victims of catastrophic injury.
- Head injury/brain damage
- Paralysis and spinal cord injury
- Loss of limb/loss of use
- Severe burn injury (electrical, chemical, fire)
- Disabling neck or back injuries
- Eye injury
Nerve Damage From Accidents: A Serious Long-Term Injury
Traumatic accidents can damage the complex network of nerves that transmit vital signals throughout your body. Car crashes, falls, sports injuries and workplace accidents often cause nerve damage that results in long-lasting pain, disability and reduced quality of life. When nerves are stretched, compressed, crushed or severed during an accident, the effects can be devastating and permanent without proper treatment.
Nerve injuries from accidents differ significantly from gradual nerve degeneration associated with aging. Trauma-induced nerve damage often occurs suddenly and may affect previously healthy individuals. When left undiagnosed or improperly treated, it can lead to more severe complications later in life, particularly as the body’s natural ability to heal diminishes with age.
Understanding The Three Types Of Nerve Damage
Accident victims may suffer damage to one or more types of nerves, each controlling different bodily functions:
- Motor nerve damage: These nerves control voluntary movement and muscle function. Injury to motor nerves from an accident can cause muscle weakness, painful cramping, uncontrollable twitching or even paralysis in affected limbs.
- Sensory nerve damage: Sensory nerves transmit information about physical sensations. When damaged in an accident, victims may experience numbness, tingling, burning pain, temperature sensitivity issues or complete loss of sensation in affected areas.
- Autonomic nerve damage: These nerves regulate involuntary bodily functions. Damage from severe trauma can disrupt blood pressure, body temperature regulation, digestive processes and other essential functions.
Many accident victims experience damage to multiple nerve types simultaneously, compounding their symptoms and complicating recovery.
Common Symptoms Of Accident-Related Nerve Damage
After an accident, watch for these warning signs of nerve injury:
- Shooting, burning or stabbing pain that may radiate from the injury site
- Numbness, tingling or pins-and-needles sensations
- Muscle weakness or paralysis in affected limbs
- Loss of coordination or difficulty with fine motor skills
- Heightened sensitivity to touch or temperature
- Abnormal sweating patterns in specific body areas
- Dizziness or problems with balance
Early diagnosis and treatment are crucial for nerve injuries. Without proper medical care, temporary nerve damage can become permanent, significantly impacting your ability to work, enjoy activities and maintain independence.
Proving Liability And Damages
We have litigated every type of personal injury: motor vehicle accidents, nursing home injuries, assaults, slip and falls, and workplace accidents. Insurance companies may stipulate fault, but disagree on the amount of compensation. Our firm consults with physicians, life care planners, vocational rehabilitation specialists and economists to put an accurate value on:
- Surgeries and future medical treatment
- Home modifications
- Medication and medical equipment
- Lost earnings over a lifetime
- Physical or psychological therapy
A settlement demand also includes noneconomic damages for pain and suffering, and family contributions, and loss of enjoyment of life. Monetary awards cannot replace what was lost, but they can improve life for the victim and family.
If the insurance company will not agree to what we consider full and fair compensation, The Law Offices of Locklin & Coleman, PLLC, will not hesitate to present your case to a jury. We have taken hundreds of cases to trial in 30 years of practice. We intentionally limit our caseload, so that clients benefit from our full attention and full resources.
If a loved one suffered a catastrophic injury, we are devoted to justice. Call 703-214-1688 to arrange a free consultation and start the investigation. We can make home and hospital visits. We front all costs of negotiations or going to trial, taking no attorney fees unless we prevail in winning compensation for you.
